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Healthy Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

in Brewed on 10/08/20

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Enjoy this oat milk pumpkin spice latte recipe hot or iced.

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  • Make a delicious non-dairy version of the famous fall pumpkin spice latte.
  • Barista blend oat milk will allow you to create a slightly healthier version (but equally delicious) of this Starbucks classic.
  • You can also enjoy this drink warm by following the modified recipe below.

If you’re looking to lighten things up prior to the holidays but still want to indulge in an occasional sweet treat, this iced oat milk pumpkin spice latte offers the perfect balance between the two.

Not only does the barista blend oat milk provide a similar mouthfeel to that of cow’s milk, but it also boasts of a naturally sweet flavor that helps to sweeten up this recipe without the need for loads of sugar.

Here’s my recipe for the best iced oat milk pumpkin spice latte:

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Barista blend oat milk is the best-tasting non-dairy milk for this pumpkin spice latte recipe.

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Having tried a number of different oat milk brands, I always come back to Califa Farms’ Unsweetened Oat Barista Blend. The difference between regular oat milk and barista blends such as this one is that the manufacturer adds small amounts of oils, salts, or gums to help these types of milks froth properly (if using for hot lattes or cappuccinos).

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Personally, I find that the barista blend oat milk tends to taste sweeter than non-barista blend, and it makes dessert drinks such as this one significantly better.

Use a cheesecloth to properly strain the pumpkin puree.

You’re going to want to purchase a cheesecloth in order to strain the pumpkin spice mixture. Otherwise, you’ll end up with chunks or at least a very thick pumpkin spice mixture that will not dissolve in your iced latte (and nobody wants that).

 

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I tried using a fine mesh strainer that I had at home, but the holes weren’t small enough so the pumpkin puree poured right through. Cheesecloths are best for this, and they’re fairly inexpensive. So I recommend just buying a bunch to use and have on hand for making this drink, and they come in handy for many other home uses.

Organic ingredients will make all the difference in this recipe.

In terms of ingredients, since there aren’t that many in this recipe, I highly recommend buying all organic ingredients. The most important ingredients to purchase as organic would definitely be the pumpkin puree, the pumpkin pie spice, the oat milk, and the vanilla extract.

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Organic really does make a difference in terms of taste, at least for this recipe. Also, in buying organic, you’re helping to preserve our precious planet, which is always a good thing.

You can make this drink hot by foaming your oat milk and skipping the ice cubes.

If you’re more of a hot latte kind of person, you can follow the instructions below to make this oat milk pumpkin spice latte warm.

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Essentially, you will foam your oat milk either using a steam wand, milk frother, or you can even use a mason jar and a microwave (see more details here). The barista blend does a great job of foaming, as it was developed to for that exact purpose!

You would also skip adding the ice cubes / cold brew coffee cubes if choosing to go with the hot latte version.

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Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

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Pumpkin spice mixture:
 ½ cup oat milk (barista blend if possible)
 ⅓ cup brown sugar (white is okay too)
 2 tsp pumpkin puree
 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
 1 tsp vanilla extract
Latte
 2 shots of espresso
 1 cup oat milk
 1 tbsp pumpkin spice mixture
 ½ cup whipped cream (optional)
 2 ice cubes (if enjoying cold)

Pumpkin spice mixture:
1

In a small sauce pan, add oat milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to medium heat and whisk ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. Do not let it boil.

2

Once the mixture starts to steam and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Strain through a fine mesh filter into a glass jar for easy storage.

Latte:
3

Pull your espresso shots, and pour inside your desired coffee mug. Add the strained pumpkin spice mixture to the espresso and stir well.

4

If enjoying warm (skip to next step if enjoying iced), steam your milk using a steam wand, milk frother, or mason jar (see post above to make foam without a frother) until foamy. Pour velvety milk on top of the espresso mixture.

5

For iced pumpkin spice lattes, add 2 to 3 ice cubes or cold brew coffee cubes to your mixture.

6

Top with whipped cream, if desired, and dust with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Pumpkin spice mixture:
 ½ cup oat milk (barista blend if possible)
 ⅓ cup brown sugar (white is okay too)
 2 tsp pumpkin puree
 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
 1 tsp vanilla extract
Latte
 2 shots of espresso
 1 cup oat milk
 1 tbsp pumpkin spice mixture
 ½ cup whipped cream (optional)
 2 ice cubes (if enjoying cold)

Directions

Pumpkin spice mixture:
1

In a small sauce pan, add oat milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to medium heat and whisk ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. Do not let it boil.

2

Once the mixture starts to steam and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Strain through a fine mesh filter into a glass jar for easy storage.

Latte:
3

Pull your espresso shots, and pour inside your desired coffee mug. Add the strained pumpkin spice mixture to the espresso and stir well.

4

If enjoying warm (skip to next step if enjoying iced), steam your milk using a steam wand, milk frother, or mason jar (see post above to make foam without a frother) until foamy. Pour velvety milk on top of the espresso mixture.

5

For iced pumpkin spice lattes, add 2 to 3 ice cubes or cold brew coffee cubes to your mixture.

6

Top with whipped cream, if desired, and dust with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!

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